Variety traits
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)
The maize maturity group is determined by the FAO index, a numerical indicator ranging from 100 to 999 used to categorize hybrids based on their biological characteristics and heat requirements.
In the reference 1 583 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.
The FAO index serves as a tool for the relative comparison of maize hybrids according to their growing season. The index values are divided into groups: early-maturing (100–199), mid-early (200–299), mid-maturing (300–399), mid-late (400–499), and late-maturing (500 and above). A difference of 10 FAO units under identical conditions corresponds to a change in the growing season of 1–2 days or a change in the grain dry matter content of 1–2%.
Selecting a hybrid based on the FAO index determines adaptation to the sum of active and effective temperatures of the region. Hybrids with a high index possess greater yield potential but require significant grain drying costs, whereas earlier groups are preferred for obtaining grain with low moisture levels. The maturity group also influences the choice of utilization for grain or silage, plant population density, and response to agronomic practices.
General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Dekalb Genetics Corporation (usa) (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
C.S.I.C. (MADRID)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
R 2n (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Dr Hans Rolf Spath
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Coop de Pau SCA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MBS Europe (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
EURALIS GENETIQUE
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
P A G SEEDS (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SEMENCES CARGILL
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
GLENN SEED LTD
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE, DE
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Semences Cargill SA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Agresearch Crop Service Kft (HU)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG (DE)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Coop de Pau SCA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Golden Harvest International France (FR)/Golden Seed Co Inc. (US)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
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